repercussion

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repercussion

His decision had serious repercussions for the entire team.

Definition

Noun: 1. An indirect and often unintended consequence or effect of an event or action: A result that occurs later or in a different area, typically negative or significant. 2. A movement or force rebounding or echoing back from a surface; a reverberation: A physical reflection, such as of sound or impact.

Examples
  • As an indirect consequence:
    • The new law had serious repercussions for small businesses.
    • He didn't consider the political repercussions of his statement.
  • As a rebounding force or sound:
    • The repercussion of the explosion was felt miles away.
    • The repercussion of the waves against the cliff was deafening.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have repercussions": To cause a series of indirect consequences.
    • The scandal is likely to have repercussions across the entire industry.
  • "To face the repercussions": To experience or deal with the consequences of one's actions.
    • If you break the rules, you must be prepared to face the repercussions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Repercussive (adj): Having the nature of a repercussion; tending to rebound or cause indirect effects.
    • The decision had a repercussive impact on international relations.
Synonyms
  • Consequence: A result or effect of an action or condition.
  • Ramification: A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.
  • Aftermath: The consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.
  • Backlash: A strong negative reaction by a large number of people.
  • Reverberation: A continuing effect; a resonance.
Antonyms
  • Cause: A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
  • Origin: The point or place where something begins.
Related Phrases
  • Chain reaction: A series of events where each causes the next, often used similarly to describe escalating repercussions.
    • The bank's failure set off a chain reaction with global repercussions.
  • Ripple effect: The continuing and spreading results of an event or action.
    • The policy change created a ripple effect, with repercussions felt in every department.
repercussion

His decision had serious repercussions for the entire team.

Noun
  1. a movement back from an impact
  2. a remote or indirect consequence of some action
    • his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
    • reverberations of the market crash were felt years later

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